Gujarat destroys drugs worth ₹2,153 crore at Dahej
Gujarat authorities destroyed over 13,000 kilograms of seized narcotics worth ₹2,153 crore in a major anti-drug operation. The state government highlighted its improved conviction rates and ongoing efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks.
Why it matters
This event underscores the state's aggressive stance on drug enforcement and its attempt to demonstrate tangible results in the fight against organized crime.
Narcotic substances worth ₹2,153 crore, seized in 867 cases across Gujarat, were destroyed at Dahej in Bharuch district on Monday, with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi saying the State’s crackdown had dealt a major blow to international drug trafficking networks.
The destruction exercise, organised at Enviro Infrastructure Limited’s facility in Dahej, covered 13,249.127 kg of drugs and 5,71,028 bottles of narcotic substances seized by 24 police units, including the CID Crime and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). Mr. Sanghavi also virtually inaugurated a parallel drug destruction programme at Lakadia in Kutch district.
“The Gujarat Police have dealt a major blow to international drug smuggling networks through decisive action against drug mafias and cartels,” Mr. Sanghavi said.
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